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dead man's handle — noun a handle for controlling the speed of an electric train or other vehicle which requires the constant pressure of the driver s hand to maintain the power supply. Also, dead man s brake …
dead-man's control — «DEHD MANZ», a control of a locomotive, heavy machinery, or other dangerous equipment that automatically engages a brake when the operator s hand or foot is removed from the control … Useful english dictionary
Dead man's switch — For other uses, see Dead man s switch (disambiguation). A dead man s switch in a high altitude truck A dead man s switch (for other names, see alternative names) is a switch that is automatically operated in case the human operator becomes… … Wikipedia
Dead-man's vigilance device — A dead man s vigilance device is a railroad safety device that operates in the case of incapacitation of the engineer. It is a hybrid between a dead man s switch and a vigilance control. The main safety failing with the basic dead man s control… … Wikipedia
dead man's switch — noun a switch that automatically stops a machine or vehicle after a set period of inactivity from the operator. Syn: Drivers Safety Device, DSD, UK, dead mans trigger, dead mans pedal, dead mans handle, dead mans control, dead mans brake, kill… … Wiktionary
Emergency brake (train) — This article is about emergency brakes on trains. For emergency brakes in cars, see hand brake. Driver s brake handle in a UK Electric Multiple Unit On trains, the expression emergency brake has several meanings: The maximum brake force available … Wikipedia
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Track brake — Track brakes are a form of brakes unique to railborne vehicles. The braking force derives from the friction resulting from the application of wood or metal braking shoes directly to the tracks (as the name suggests). Early examples of track… … Wikipedia
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